Digital Government
Preventing Wildfires Could Start With Data From Controlled Burns
Sage combines machine learning with data from edge sensors to provide on-the-spot detection, monitoring and analysis of a burning area.
Emerging Tech
Energy Pilot New Program To Promote Equitable Access To Solar Power
The agency is piloting a new initiative to bring solar energy to low income households.
Policy
Lawmakers Ask Energy, EPA to Investigate Cryptomining’s Environmental Impact
As Congress looks to regulate the industry, cryptomining companies say renewable energy is already in play.
Digital Government
Energy Awards $14 Million to Improve Climate Change Modeling
Data from the projects is expected to improve scientists’ understanding of the atmosphere.
Artificial Intelligence
Regulatory Agency Issues First Document Addressing AI in Nuclear Operations
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission wants comments on its inaugural Artificial Intelligence Strategic Plan as more machine learning is introduced into the field.
Cybersecurity
Energy Department Releases Strategy to Build Cyber-Resilient Energy Systems
The Cyber-Informed Engineering Strategy is organized across five pillars.
Digital Government
School Districts to Receive $500M in Federal Funds to Buy Electric Buses
The Biden administration recently announced the new funding for this year, in addition to $5 billion in infrastructure act funds, for school districts to replace polluting diesel buses. But making the switch to electric will be challenging for some communities.
Policy
Energy Department Seeks Nominations for Electric Vehicle Working Group
The group stems from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
Podcasts
Critical Update: To Bridge Quantum’s Valley of Death, Labs Need Funding and Workforce
Oak Ridge National Lab’s Travis Humble discussed the state of quantum technology development and what it demands for future development.
Emerging Tech
President Biden Invokes Defense Production Act to Boost Clean Energy Manufacturing
Defense officials said invoking the act would reduce reliance on foreign powers for energy resources.
Emerging Tech
US Frontier Supercomputer Named Fastest in the World
The Frontier exscale system has been in development by Department of Energy researchers since 2019.
Emerging Tech
Energy Issues $40 Million to Provide STEM Training for Historically Underrepresented Groups
The funding comes from the Energy Department’s “Reaching a New Energy Sciences Workforce” initiative.
Emerging Tech
House Subcommittee Hearing Examines Human Side of Telecom Bills
Experts testified on the need to pass several bipartisan telecommunication bills as the Biden administration aims to expand broadband access.
Emerging Tech
Energy Department Provides $53 Million in Funding for Climate Change Tech
The funding will support projects in 38 states.
Modernization
GSA Selects 6 Innovative Building Technologies in Push To Net-Zero Carbon
Electric vehicle charging technology is among the selections.
Modernization
Energy Seeks Input on Power Grid Modernization, Expansion
The Energy Department continues taking action on investments through President Joe Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
Modernization
GDIT Awarded Major EPA Modernization Effort
The task order is valued at more than $660 million.
Cybersecurity
Energy to Fund Development of Climate-Friendly Grid Security and Resilience
The effort reflects a commitment to clean energy while aiming to mitigate supply-chain threats.
Emerging Tech
Energy to Invest $84 Million in Enhanced Geothermal Systems
The funding is part of President Joe Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Act.
Artificial Intelligence
Energy Aims To Make AI Human-Driven, Accessible To Underserved Communities
Having real people support the artificial intelligence system both builds community trust and ensures that those systems are designed for underserved populations.
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